Bird Rock, St.Kitts (TUCOM):- Prime Minister Dr. Hon Timothy Harris is hailing the legacy of sprint legend Kim Collins as just not one of tremendous talent but one of Unity.
“Kim Collins achievements and his legacy will no doubt go beyond the track. Collins legacy as far as our country is concerned is his ability to UNITE us all. Yes Kim Collins legacy will be one of UNITY.”
This was the declaration made by Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris as he addressed the 44th CARIFTA Games during a special ceremony to officially rename the Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium in honor of world sprint legend Kim Collins.
Dr. Harris lauded Collins for providing the country with a glimpse of what joy and success unity can bring to our people.
Dr. Harris said: “In 2003 after winning the World Championship Gold Kim Collins was welcomed home like a true champion. Never before had we seen persons from ALL walks of life and political persuasion come together in one accord to recognize and show love to our first World Champion. Our country had never seen such a UNIFYING force as Kim Collins on that summer day in 2003. It is at that time that we all appreciated the significance and possibilities of a UNIFIED country of St. Kitts and Nevis.”
Kim Collins continues to amaze up to this day. In 2015 he has not lost a race with some 9 straight victories over 60m in the European Indoor track Circuit. At age 39 he is currently the Number 1 Sprinter in the World over 60m.
Collins is the most decorated OECS athlete in history and easily one of the most successful Caribbean sprinters in history.
Kim’s accomplishments include:
World Championship Gold Medal
Commonwealth Champion
5 World Championship Medals
2 World Indoor Championship Medals
5 CAC Championship Medals including 3 golds
1 World Cup Medal
1 Panam Games Medal
2 Continental Cup Medals
1- Carifta Games Medal
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